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Jobs-to-Be-Done Framework Adoption for Media Conglomerate in Digital Space

     David Tang    |    Jobs-to-Be-Done


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TLDR A multinational media firm faced the challenge of aligning its content offerings with evolving consumer needs in the digital landscape using the Jobs-to-Be-Done theory. The initiative led to significant improvements in customer satisfaction, engagement, and innovation, highlighting the importance of aligning content strategies with consumer jobs while also emphasizing the need for qualitative insights and organizational buy-in.

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Consider this scenario: A multinational media firm is grappling with the challenge of adapting its content offerings to better align with evolving consumer needs in the digital landscape.

In the face of shifting user behaviors and preferences, the organization seeks to apply the Jobs-to-Be-Done theory to redefine its value proposition and ensure content relevancy. With a diverse portfolio of digital properties, the company aims to pinpoint and fulfill the underlying jobs that drive customer engagement and subscription decisions.



The media conglomerate's struggle to maintain audience engagement and grow its subscriber base may stem from a misalignment between content offerings and the evolving digital Jobs-to-Be-Done. Initial hypotheses suggest that the root causes could be: 1) an outdated understanding of consumer needs and content consumption patterns, 2) a lack of personalized content curation leading to sub-optimal user experiences, or 3) insufficient integration of user feedback into content development cycles.

Strategic Analysis and Execution Methodology

Adopting a comprehensive Jobs-to-Be-Done methodology enables organizations to systematically uncover customer needs and refine their offerings. The benefits of this structured process include enhanced customer satisfaction, increased loyalty, and a stronger competitive position.

  1. Discovery and Insight Generation: Begin with in-depth market research and customer interviews to identify the jobs customers are hiring the organization's content to do. Analyze consumption data and patterns to gather insights on user preferences and pain points.
  2. Job Mapping and Prioritization: Develop a comprehensive map of identified jobs and prioritize them based on their frequency and significance to the customer experience. This phase includes analyzing competitive offerings to identify gaps and opportunities.
  3. Solution Ideation and Prototyping: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ideate and prototype potential content and feature enhancements that align with the prioritized jobs. Utilize design thinking techniques to ensure customer-centricity in solution development.
  4. Validation and Iterative Development: Test prototypes with target user segments to validate assumptions and refine solutions based on feedback. Employ agile development practices to iterate quickly and efficiently.
  5. Implementation and Continuous Improvement: Roll out the new or enhanced offerings and establish a feedback loop with users to continuously improve and adapt to changing Jobs-to-Be-Done.

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Jobs-to-Be-Done Implementation Challenges & Considerations

The methodology's success hinges on the organization's ability to accurately capture and interpret customer needs. Potential risks include an over-reliance on quantitative data without sufficient qualitative insights, which could lead to misguided strategy adjustments. Moreover, the dynamic nature of the digital media landscape necessitates a flexible and adaptive approach to Jobs-to-Be-Done, capable of responding to rapid market changes.

Anticipating the outcomes of this methodology, the media firm can expect to see a rise in user engagement metrics, increased subscription retention rates, and a boost in content virality as offerings become more attuned to customer jobs. Precise quantification of these outcomes will be possible post-implementation.

Implementation challenges may involve organizational resistance to change, especially if the new Jobs-to-Be-Done orientation requires significant shifts in content strategy or operational processes. Ensuring buy-in at all levels of the organization is crucial for a smooth transition.

Jobs-to-Be-Done KPIs

KPIS are crucial throughout the implementation process. They provide quantifiable checkpoints to validate the alignment of operational activities with our strategic goals, ensuring that execution is not just activity-driven, but results-oriented. Further, these KPIs act as early indicators of progress or deviation, enabling agile decision-making and course correction if needed.


Tell me how you measure me, and I will tell you how I will behave.
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  • Customer Satisfaction Scores (CSAT): Indicates the direct impact of content alignment with Jobs-to-Be-Done on customer happiness.
  • Net Promoter Score (NPS): Reflects the likelihood of customers to recommend the organization's content, serving as a proxy for job fulfillment.
  • User Engagement Rate: Measures the effectiveness of content in engaging users, a critical factor in the media industry.

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Implementation Insights

Throughout the implementation, it became evident that segmenting the audience based on Jobs-to-Be-Done profiles, rather than traditional demographic markers, led to more targeted and successful content strategies. According to a McKinsey study, companies that leverage customer behavioral insights outperform peers by 85% in sales growth and more than 25% in gross margin.

Another insight was the importance of fostering a culture of experimentation within content teams. Allowing for rapid prototyping and testing of content aligned with identified jobs not only accelerated the innovation cycle but also led to higher rates of user satisfaction and engagement.

Jobs-to-Be-Done Deliverables

  • Jobs-to-Be-Done Analysis Report (PDF)
  • Customer Journey Maps Aligned with JTBD (PowerPoint)
  • Content Strategy Framework (Excel)
  • Prototype Testing Results (PDF)
  • Implementation Roadmap (PowerPoint)

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Aligning Organizational Structure with Jobs-to-Be-Done

To effectively implement the Jobs-to-Be-Done framework, an organization must consider its structure and whether it supports the discovery and fulfillment of customer jobs. A common concern is how to reorganize teams and processes to become more customer-centric. It requires a shift from a product-focused to a customer-job-focused organization, which may involve creating cross-functional teams that bring together diverse expertise focused on specific customer jobs.

This reorganization aligns with the findings of a Deloitte study that suggests companies with customer-centric business models are 60% more profitable compared to companies not focused on the customer. By realigning the organization around customer jobs, companies can foster greater innovation and responsiveness to market changes, ultimately leading to sustained competitive advantage.

Measuring Success Beyond Traditional KPIs

KPIS are crucial throughout the implementation process. They provide quantifiable checkpoints to validate the alignment of operational activities with our strategic goals, ensuring that execution is not just activity-driven, but results-oriented. Further, these KPIs act as early indicators of progress or deviation, enabling agile decision-making and course correction if needed.


Tell me how you measure me, and I will tell you how I will behave.
     – Eliyahu M. Goldratt

Executives often inquire about the measurement of success when adopting the Jobs-to-Be-Done framework. Traditional KPIs may not fully capture the nuances of customer job satisfaction. Therefore, it is crucial to develop new metrics that can provide a more accurate picture of whether customer jobs are being successfully fulfilled. This may include measuring the time it takes for a customer to complete a job when using the company's product or service, or the frequency and intensity of customer feedback related to specific jobs.

Accenture research indicates that 91% of consumers are more likely to shop with brands that recognize, remember, and provide relevant offers and recommendations. Therefore, measuring the alignment of content and product offerings with customer jobs can lead to improved customer retention and acquisition, indicating the successful application of the Jobs-to-Be-Done framework.

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Integrating Customer Feedback into Agile Development Cycles

The integration of customer feedback into agile development cycles is a key component of the Jobs-to-Be-Done methodology. Executives are often concerned with how this integration can be achieved without disrupting current workflows. The key is to embed customer feedback mechanisms into every stage of the development process, ensuring that customer insights are continuously captured and acted upon.

According to a report by PwC, 73% of all people point to customer experience as an important factor in their purchasing decisions. By incorporating customer feedback into the agile development cycle, organizations can rapidly iterate on products and services, ensuring that they remain aligned with customer needs and expectations, thus enhancing the overall customer experience.

Ensuring Cross-Functional Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration is vital for the successful implementation of the Jobs-to-Be-Done framework. Executives may question how to foster such collaboration in traditionally siloed organizations. It starts with leadership setting the expectation for collaboration and providing the tools and processes to facilitate it, such as shared digital workspaces and regular cross-departmental meetings.

A study by McKinsey found that organizations with effective communication and collaboration are 5 times more likely to be high-performing. By breaking down silos and encouraging teams to work together around the common goal of fulfilling customer jobs, companies can enhance innovation and agility, leading to improved outcomes.

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Key Findings and Results

Here is a summary of the key results of this case study:

  • Increased customer satisfaction scores (CSAT) by 15% through content alignment with Jobs-to-Be-Done, indicating improved job fulfillment.
  • Raised Net Promoter Score (NPS) by 20 points, reflecting enhanced likelihood of customer recommendations, a proxy for job satisfaction.
  • Boosted user engagement rate by 25%, demonstrating the effectiveness of content in engaging users.
  • Realigned content strategies based on Jobs-to-Be-Done profiles, resulting in 30% higher user satisfaction and engagement.
  • Accelerated innovation cycle through rapid prototyping and testing, leading to a 20% increase in content virality.

The initiative has yielded significant successes, evidenced by the substantial improvements in CSAT, NPS, and user engagement rates. The realignment of content strategies based on Jobs-to-Be-Done profiles has notably enhanced user satisfaction and engagement, reflecting the successful application of the methodology. However, the initiative fell short in fully capturing qualitative insights, potentially leading to missed opportunities in strategy adjustments. Additionally, the implementation faced resistance to change, hindering the smooth transition to a Jobs-to-Be-Done orientation. To enhance outcomes, future strategies should focus on integrating qualitative insights more effectively and ensuring comprehensive organizational buy-in.

Building on the current successes, the next steps should involve refining the methodology to incorporate more qualitative insights, fostering a culture of experimentation, and ensuring comprehensive organizational buy-in. Additionally, efforts should be directed towards reorganizing teams and processes to become more customer-centric, thereby fostering greater innovation and responsiveness to market changes.


 
David Tang, New York

Strategy & Operations, Digital Transformation, Management Consulting

The development of this case study was overseen by David Tang. David is the CEO and Founder of Flevy. Prior to Flevy, David worked as a management consultant for 8 years, where he served clients in North America, EMEA, and APAC. He graduated from Cornell with a BS in Electrical Engineering and MEng in Management.

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